I need to reduce the 3 pin to a 2 pin. Any suggestions ?
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I'm not sure, but you could search for an adapter. If it's possible I'm sure you can find on Amazon.
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The three pins are COMM (Ground) +12V and the 3rd one is a tachometer signal which can be used to determine the current fan speed !In short, just don't connect the 3rd pin and you're good to go !PS. on the 4 PIN Molex connectors the 4th pin is a PWM input to control the fan speed.
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I didn't have such problem but I'm sure that you can find particular adapter in your PC hardware store.Did you try that maybe?Denis
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The three pins are COMM (Ground) +12V and the 3rd one is a tachometer signal which can be used to determine the current fan speed ! In short, just don't connect the 3rd pin and you're good to go ! PS. on the 4 PIN Molex connectors the 4th pin is a PWM input to control the fan speed.
665897
It shouldn't be a problem. The last four pins are for master/slave selection with a jumper.
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3 pin you use on your hdd you should have plenty as long as you have a semi nice psu
766145
It fits a 3 pin socket, however I have it connected to a converter which plugs on to the end. The converter changes the end from its 3 prong to 2 prong and allows me to plug it into a 2 prong outlet and works great. I think the converter should only be $1 or $2
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I am thinking of doing the same thing. I assume you did this for easy assemble/disassembly which is my problem with limited space? Did it work with 7/32" pins and would you recommend it?
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I use two 8-pin cords but they both split and end in a 6 and a 2. I don't know if this is standard for everyone, but I just leave the extra two dangling more or less and it works fine. They're the same cords I used with my 6970 before I upgraded.
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Yes, that version is the old 30 pin. If possible, U could exchange it or they do make a 30 pin to 8 pin adapter that's pretty inexpensive and that will do the trick
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Just make sure the PIN COUNT MATCHES. I got this and realize it was the wrong one. the +5 was wrong I needed only the 24 pin. I'm stuck with it.
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It's 4 pin, and it will work with 3 pin. You just won't have PWM speed control. You'll have to adjust speed in the BIOS or with another application. Consider buying a board with 4 pins if that is an option, as 3 pin boards are usually of cheaper quality.
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should be able to just double check the pins to make sure they are the same
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I can't say for sure, I used the molex plug. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work with the 3 pin connector. Some motherboards even control the fan speed when connected with the 3 pin connector.
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4 pin works fine in an 8 pin slot, just leave half of it free it will run just fine.
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Pull out the old, put in the new. Just have to be careful with the pin alignment.
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My power supply's have an 8 pin cable that breaks into 2, 4 pin connecters, so you'd only use 4 of the 8 pins
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This is a three wire connection so not sure what you are asking about 5 pins. Sorry
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I had the same problem, I changed the battery (It's a CR2032 'button' battery.... available online for about 40 cents each) Once I put a fresh battery in it was fine. That was just a week ago, so I'll see how it goes. If it acts up again I will move the pins to channel 2 or 3 (less crowded area). Keep me posted, Don